How to make Lamb Chops with Cherry Glaze

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity with a milder flavor.

fresh cherries

🥗Healthier: frozen cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Frozen cherries are often more affordable and retain flavor.

lamb chops

🥗Healthier: pork chops

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork and chicken are more budget-friendly protein options.

Wash the lamb chops with cold water and apple cider vinegar.

Pat the lamb chops dry with a paper towel.

Season both sides of the lamb chops with black pepper, paprika, and salt.

Let the seasoned lamb chops sit for 15 minutes to allow the spices to soak in and to bring them to room temperature.

In a pan, heat about 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and cook the rice pilaf until it turns golden brown.

Add half a teaspoon of chicken powder to the rice pilaf.

Pour in 2 cups of water, mix, and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook the rice for 20 minutes.

In another pan, add some vegetable oil and garlic to infuse the oil with flavor.

Add fresh thyme to the oil and garlic, cooking until the garlic is golden brown, then remove the thyme if desired.

Add about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of sweet cream butter to the infused oil.

Once the butter is melted and bubbly, add the lamb chops to the pan.

Cook the lamb chops until they are golden brown, flipping them as needed.

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